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The Galaxy S9 is shaping up to be an incremental step over the S8: does that disappoint you?

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Dec 18, 2017, 9:28 AM

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The Galaxy S9 is shaping up to be an incremental step over the S8: does that disappoint you?

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is approaching its announcement date and, as is now the norm with hot phones, it's being leaked left and right. Of course, it's a good idea to take any leak and rumor with a pinch of salt, but seeing as multiple sources are saying the same thing over and over, and we've seen this play out multiple times before, it's safe to say they are probably close to the truth, unless Samsung manages to pull off a major bamboozle.

And what the leaks and rumors are saying is that the Galaxy S9 will be only a small, incremental upgrade over the Galaxy S8 — slightly slimmer forehead and chin, same frame, same back. The fingerprint scanner looks like it will be placed at the “right” spot and, out of the Galaxy S9 and S9+, only the larger phone would actually get a dual camera module and Portrait Mode (ahem, Live Focus). And no, in-screen fingerprint scanners won't be making it to a Samsung phone until at least the Galaxy Note 9, according to multiple reports.

So, that said, would you say the Galaxy S9 is shaping up to be a disappointment?

Do you like what the Galaxy S9 is shaping up to be?

Yes! Samsung had it right with the S8, a minor facelift is good enough for this phone!

37.2%

I was hoping for a bigger leap forward, but that's fine

40.8%

Nope, these phones need a redesign!

21.99%

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.